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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.54, 791.52 and 433.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.54, 791.52 and 433.41 is: 598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.54 : 791.52 = 433.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.54/791.52 = 433.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.54x = 791.52 × 433.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.54x = 343,052.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,052.68/573.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.13

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